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Wednesday, 9 November 2011

All blogged out?

I have sat at my computer diligently every night since Sunday night, ready to write my next blog post. I stared at the screen and conjured up something to get me started. Willing myself to produce a post. But nothing eventuated. The cursor just tantalised me daily with its persistent flash until I closed up shop and sought solace in my book.

My mind is blank.

I have nothing. No ideas. No thoughts. No opinions. No updates. Nothing.

Could my love affair with the blogosphere have come to an abrupt and unwanted halt? Could it be true?

We will have to see what tomorrow brings, but for now I leave you with the question:

I like to make good use of the days when idea's are flowing freely so that I have "backups". Also, I find sometimes keeping a list of things that I want to blog about, so that I have a topic when i'm stuck may help. Or you could just ask a couple of bloggy friends to guest post for you for a bit and hope it returns in the meantime.

WOW! I was just thinking about you this evening and realised it's been a while since I saw one of your posts pop up... now I understand why.You know, I have been feeling exactly the same way. I went for days without posting over the end of last week, which is pretty unusual for me. I've also been feeling rather flat, which doesn't help I'm presuming.Then I HAD to post about my blogoversary, which could have very well been my farewell post, because although I've still got lots to say, I'm lacking the drive to actually do it. Hope you're back on track soon, as I thoroughly enjoy reading what you have to say xo

I think it's that time of year. We're busy, we're tired, and with all the run up to the final everythings that happen in the next few weeks, blogging just becomes low priority. I have all these backposts, but I haven't even bothered scheduling them.

Perhaps after some rest, just before Christmas, there might be some inspiration.

It's nice to have you back, but I confess I hadn't noticed, as I haven't blogged since Sunday!

You are no the only one love! I find as my real life world gets more inspiring, I have less time or inclination to blog. And then it hits and I blog and blog and blog. It goes in cycles...like life. I think it is healthy to have a break and switch off from the computer, and suck in some experiences that you can bank away for a bloggy rainy day!Nic x

Miss Pink has some good ideas. If I'm stuck I like to check out http://www.kerismith.com & read one of her posts/lists... she's so inspiring that I usually think of something :) (In fact today's post is from one of her lists!)

I know the feeling. Somedays the posts just flow out of me, and before I know it, I have written 3 or 4. Other days, I can't get one out no matter what. I try to not worry about it and just leave the page blank for a day (or 4).A few months ago I wrote a post where I put together a mix tape of songs about my life. I'd love to read about what songs would make it to your mix tape!

This bloggers block has worked its way around hasn't it! A month ago I was all done and dusted. I had made my mind up. I had nothing left to blog, so I'd make a quiet exit. And then what do you know? Suddenly I'm back in my blogging space - not necessarily coming up with lots of ideas, but enjoying my blog, and enjoying reading and commenting again. It took me a month though. Give yourself some time. xx

If I don't have something to say, I have learnt not to say anything at all. A random post with photos of my kids, or a post that says I don't know what to say isn't worth it. I always feel silly when I have written it, unsure of why or who I am apologising to, and I have found I should have just waited. Held off. People will wait.

I've been on some form of unintentional hiatus for the past month....it's depressing and liberating at the same time. I've decided to just roll with it....the only person 'expecting' us to post is ourselves... x

I do find we put ourselves under so much pressure. I recently thought of a break too but to keep posting just a few things that inspire me keeping it fairly wordless eg: photos, images from Pinterest, beautiful or inspirational videos. These could be scheduled and then you could step back and take a little break to refresh. Anyway, I hope something is making sense to you as you work this out.